A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2028520 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2029907 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 2028425 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3129 time: 2019-01-06 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8212537514295f9553703cf9aa4b25a526db4ee70b1ca06a5c5864aa4f8407c5Block Operator
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